Honda XR250R (1984)

The Honda XR 250R motorcycle was introduced in 1984 and had a four-stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve engine with a capacity of 249 cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and was equipped with 2x 24mm Keihin CV induction and CDI ignition with an NGK DPR 9Z spark plug. The XR 250R had a maximum power of 30 hp (21.9 kW) at 9000 rpm and maximum torque of 24.5 Nm at 7500 rpm.

The six-speed transmission and chain final drive system provided smooth shifting and efficient power transfer. The front suspension of the bike had leading axel air spring 38mm forks with a front wheel travel of 254 mm, while the rear suspension had Pro-link Kayaba damper adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping, with a rear wheel travel of 247 mm.

For stopping power, the XR 250R was equipped with a single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper front brake and drum rear brake. The front and rear tires were 80/100-21 and 110/90-17, respectively. The bike had a rake of 26 degrees, trail of 105 mm, wheelbase of 1364 mm, and seat height of 905 mm. The ground clearance of the bike was 315 mm, and it had a dry weight of 108 kg and a wet weight of 112 kg. The fuel capacity of the bike was 9 litres.

Overall, the Honda XR 250R was a reliable and powerful dirt bike that offered excellent suspension and efficient power transfer. Its light and flexible design made it a popular choice for off-road enthusiasts.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XR 250R

Year: 1984
Engine: Four-stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 75 x 56.5 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Induction: 2x 24mm Keihin CV
Ignition: CDI
Spark Plug: NGK DPR 9Z
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 24.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Leading axel air spring 38mm forks
Front Wheel Travel: 254 mm / 10.0 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-link Kayaba damper adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping.
Rear Wheel Travel: 247 mm / 9.6 in
Front Brakes: Single 240mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 80/100-21
Rear Tyre: 110/90-17
Rake: 26 degrees
Trail: 105 mm / 4.1 in
Wheelbase: 1364 mm / 53.7 in
Seat Height: 905 mm / 35.6 in
Ground clearance: 315 mm / 12.4 in
Dry Weight: 108 kg / 238 lbs
Wet Weight: 112 kg / 247 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.4 gal